New London Psychiatrist and Mental Health Clinic

CT 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG False Claims
Penalty
$3.4 million

Outcome

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Details

New London Psychiatrist and Mental Health Clinic — $3,382,004 Settlement

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United States Attorney John H. Durham, Special Agent in Charge Phillip Coyne of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today announced that DR. BASSAM AWWA and his medical practice, CONNECTICUT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES, P.C. ("CBHA") have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments in which they will pay $3,382,004 to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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Source: New London Psychiatrist and Mental Health Clinic Pay over $3.3 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

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